Meena R. Kannan, MD, is a neurologist at the James Q. Miller Multiple Sclerosis Clinic with a focus on neuroimmunology and neuro-infectious disease.

Dr. Kannan was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama. After completing her undergraduate education at Georgetown University, she earned her medical degree and a master’s in public health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She completed her neurology residency at Emory University in Atlanta and then completed a fellowship in neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis at Oregon Health & Science University.

Dr. Kannan joined UVA in 2018 as an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology, and is eager to hone her skills as a clinician-educator. Her research interests include exploring novel uses of technology to increase access to health care and improve health outcomes in the MS population. Outside of work, she enjoys listening to live music, exploring the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.